PROLOGUE

" Warriors attack! " JayStar yoweled as the foxes were getting closer and closer. His clanmate's pelts were stained by blood as they fought.

Squrrilfur, a queen, was watching her mate Rockpelt, fight. Their kits, Riverkit, Mistykit, Leafkit, and Bramblekit were staying as close as they could to their mother.

" Will daddy be okay?" Riverkit asked. He was nervous about seeing the only cat who loved him die.

" Hush!" Squrrilfur hissed. She had loved her other kits, but not this one.

" JayStar's Dead!" Riverkit heard the familiar voice of Lilyfeather.

" Time to show you crowfoot pelt cats whose leader!" Hawkclaw, the deputy yoweled to the clan.

There was one fox left. Hawkclaw ran up and slashed its throat.

Here was the beginning of the most powerful clan, under control of the most feared cat.